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Book details
  • Genre:FICTION
  • SubGenre:Science Fiction / Action & Adventure
  • Language:English
  • Pages:314
  • Paperback ISBN:9781667802176

The Limit

by Walker O'Brien

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Overview
A breakthrough discovery, by a secret division of a Bio-pharma company, leads to the murder of all members of the research team responsible. One scientist, not on the team, has been given the data to review without clearance. When surveillance discovers this security breach, he becomes a target and must run for his life. John Miller and his wife Lexie, a reporter for a local newspaper, run from assassins without realizing why they are being chased. From company headquarters in New Mexico to a secret laboratory in Idaho, then on to the coast of northern California. the race against time plays out, They have uncovered a possible disaster on the way; a disaster that only a mad-man could have created.
Description
A breakthrough discovery on functional immortality by a secret division of a Bio-Pharma company, leads to the murder of all members of the research team and the 'world altering' revelation kept secret. But critical data from the research has been clandestinely shared with one scientist not on the team. When security surveillance reveals his identity, he becomes a target for the same fate as the others. Forced to run for his life, he and his reporter wife Lexie, alternate between hunters and hunted as they search for answers to an elaborate puzzle. From company headquarters in New Mexico to a secret laboratory in Idaho, then on to the coast of northern California, with dangerous stops along the way, the race against time plays out. They must prevent disaster only a mad-man could create.
About the author
Walker O'Brien is a novelist and screenwriter. Trained as a scientist and educator, he is now a businessman and film producer. The author of seventeen screenplays including two films now in development, and the hit independent film "The Hoax..." currently available on Amazon Prime Video. This book joins his list of ten novels, so far, He lives in the American southwest with his wife and family.

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James
The Limit Great story. The dialogue and location descriptions are vivid and one feels like you are there with the characters. It's hard to put down. Read more
Peggy
The Limit Very interesting story line! It is a fast-paced story with plenty of action and twists and turns. I enjoyed the characters and the detailed description of the different settings. I would highly recommend this book! Peggy Read more
Jim
A fine read! Exciting story with vivid world building! Looking forward to the movie and sequel. Read more
Roger
The Limit Interesting subject, good mixture of fact and fiction. Good character descriptions, interesting climax with potential for another book. Read more
Vicki
The Limit Very intriguing story line. Once I started reading it, it was hard to put down. I highly recommend this author. Read more
Pamela
Loved this book Fantastic story. A real page turner. Looking forward to more. Read more